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colon
Definition:
(nou) the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted (nou) the basic unit of money in El Salvador; equal to 100 centavos (nou) the basic unit of money in Costa Rica; equal to 100 centimos (nou) a port city at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal (nou) a punctuation mark (:) used after a word introducing a series or an example or an explanation (or after the salutation of a business letter)
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The countless polyps in the colon predispose to the development of colon cancer.
The character to indent is the colon.
In the colon they are fermented by anaerobic bacteria.
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Common mistakes of colon pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "co-LON" /ˈkoʊ.lɒn/ (US) or /ˈkəʊ.lən/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable: "COL-on."
- Overpronouncing the "o": Some people pronounce the first "o" too strongly, saying "COW-lon" /ˈkaʊ.lɒn/. Tip: Focus on a softer "o" sound, like in "cold," to say "COL-on."
- Ignoring the schwa: Learners often neglect the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "COL-on" with equal stress on both syllables. Tip: Practice the unstressed "on" as a quick, soft "ən" /ən/ to sound more natural.
- Confusing with "colonel": Some confuse "colon" with "colonel," pronouncing it "COL-o-nel" /ˈkɜrnəl/. Tip: Remember that "colon" has two syllables, while "colonel" has three; focus on the distinct sounds.
- Mispronouncing the "l": A common mistake is to pronounce the "l" too strongly, making it sound like "COL-uhn" /ˈkoʊ.lən/. Tip: Keep the "l" subtle and smooth, ensuring clarity in "COL-on."